Kelly "Ibex" Floro on the Pyrenean Haute Route, Budgeting for a Thru-Hike, and Being the Trek's Managing Editor
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by The Trek's Managing Editor, Kelly "Ibex" Floro. We learn all about what it's like to have Zach as a boss, Kelly's top tip...
11 Mar 20242h 46min
Chaunce Hiked the Foothills Trail! Terrain, Difficulty, Hiking with a Dog, and Gear
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, Chaunce hiked the Foothills Trail! With Chaunce being just a few days removed from this 76-mile gem of a hike, the trail is fresh on her m...
4 Mar 20242h 1min
Q&A: Backpacking with a Gun, Crush It Syndrome, Overrated Gear, Emotionally Draining Trail Experiences, and More
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing back another edition of Q&A. Today we're joined by our pal and chronic thru-hiker and adventurer, Steven "Twinkle" Shattuc...
26 Feb 20242h 27min
Kevin "The Animal" Koski on the 2,300-Mile Four Corners Loop
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined by Kevin Koski, known on trail as "The Animal." Kevin is the man behind the Four Corners Loop, a new 2,300 mile route circlin...
19 Feb 20242h 13min
Wes and Marie Black on Sex During a Thru-Hike, Hiking the PCT as a Married Couple, and Arguing on Trail
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again loving love. That's right, it's the 4th edition of our Valentine's Day-themed show. Today we catch up with Wesley and Ma...
12 Feb 20243h 17min
Bailey "PseudoSloth" Bremner on the Columbine Route, Creating Her Own Routes, and Backpacking with Dogs
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Bailey "PseudoSloth" Bremner. In addition to hikes of the CDT, Great Divide Trail, Pinhoti, and Benton Mackaye, we do a d...
5 Feb 20241h 59min
David "Moondog" Roop on Thru-Skating the Florida Trail and Natchez Trace Trail
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by David "Moondog" Roop. Moondog, alongside his buddy, has done the Natchez Trace Trail, Florida Trail, and 500 miles throug...
29 Jan 20241h 48min
Matt "Schmutz" Lyons on Becoming a Social Media Celebrity and Using Cringe Comedy to Trigger the Internet
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by someone you are likely already following on Instagram, Matt Lyons known on trail as "Schmutz". Schmutz is a thru-hiker, s...
22 Jan 20242h 7min
